Finding the Third Proportional to 211,848 and 296,904
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Solution
The third proportional to 211,848 and 296,904 is: 416,109.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
211,848 : 296,904 = 296,904 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
211,848/296,904 = 296,904/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
211,848x = 296,904 × 296,904 - Step 4: Simplify right side
211,848x = 88,151,985,216 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 88,151,985,216/211,848 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 416,109.59
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